Chevrolet Monza

The 1976 Chevrolet Monza was availablewith a five-speed manual transmission.

The 1976 Chevrolet Monza got several changes compared to the inaugural 1975 Chevrolet Monza. A 140-horsepower 305-cubic-inch V-8 began to edge aside the 262-cubic-inch V-8 engine as the performance choice. And a five-speed manual gearbox was newly available for both V-8s.

The "Dura-Built" 140-cubic inch four-cylinder, as used in the Chevrolet Vega, got some refinements, including hydraulic lifters that ran quieter and eliminated any need for valve adjustments. The basic four developed 70 horsepower, but two-barrel carburetion upped the rating to 84.

The 19746 Chevrolet Monza was available in two models: the dressy Towne Coupe and the 2+2 hatchback coupe. Total 1976 Monza output came to a modest 80,905 cars.

The coupe outsold the 2+2, and a new formal version of the Monza Towne Coupe debuted for 1975. It had "cabriolet" equipment that included a special vinyl roof and opera-type quarter windows for what Chevrolet called a "very sophisticated, classic look."

A new Spyder
package was available for either body. This featured sport equipment that
included the 84-horsepower engine, console, larger stabilizer bars,
special shocks, and steel-belted radials. A new "stitched" instrument
panel pad in 2+2 hatchbacks had woodgrain ornamentation, and the hump
between bucket seats was reduced in height. A three-speed gearbox was
standard, four-speed optional.

1976 Chevrolet Monza Facts

Model

Weight range (lbs.)

Price range (new)

Number built

Monza

2,625-2,668

$3,359-$3,727

80,905

The Monza Town Coupe outsold the2+2 hatchback for 1976, 46,735 to 34,170.

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